Archaeology Around the World

Features stories on discoveries, excavations, and artifacts that reveal insights into ancient civilizations and reshape historical timelines.

Largest treasure hoard found in England sold for £4.3 million

The hoard includes silver pennies minted between 1066 and 1068, likely buried during the turmoil of the Norman Conquest.

What a 3,500-year-old wooden spade tells us about bronze age life

The spade's design, with a slightly lopsided blade allowing one-footed use, is reminiscent of later peat-cutting tools.

Study suggests Eastern European miners may have invented the wheel around 3900 BC

Findings indicate the wheel evolved due to mining environment challenges, akin to selective pressures in biological evolution.

Some researchers think Indonesian pyramid could rewrite human history, dating back to 25,000 BC

Experts argue there is no clear evidence that the site's buried layers were built by humans.

Massive Viking-era cemetery excavated, reveals 50-meter ship-shaped stone

The discovery includes at least 139 graves and burial mounds dating back more than 1,200 years.

Egyptian ministry denies destruction of parts of the Great Pyramid

A video circulating on social media sparked controversy, claiming it documents "the breaking of stones" at the Great Pyramid of Khufu.

Ancient Tasmanians used fire to shape their environment 41,600 years ago, earliest evidence shows

Analysis of ancient mud reveals a sudden increase in charcoal around 41,600 years ago, indicating fire use by early inhabitants.

Airbnb’s Colosseum Gladiator Experience draws outrage

The event is part of the promotion for Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II', but locals fear it trivializes the monument's heritage.

US returns over 1,400 smuggled artefacts to India

The recovered smuggled items included pieces that were on display until recently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

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